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Could we please have a post that ONLY contains reports of firmware 2.5.1.16? i.e. "My Orbi is now at firmware 2.5.1.16 and I observe: No change. Everything is the same as before. What worked con...
Correction: same as before (2.5.1.16 vs. 2.5.1.8) - the RBS50 satellite still periodically reboots itself (blue ring appears for several minutes while wi-fi is down).
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. https://kb.netgear.com/000036466/How-far-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite-from-my-Orbi-router
What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz.
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update?
Do you have just 1 RBS or do you have more?
changds wrote:Correction: same as before (2.5.1.16 vs. 2.5.1.8) - the RBS50 satellite still periodically reboots itself (blue ring appears for several minutes while wi-fi is down).
Well on my RBS50Y, I regenerated the passkey, reconnected and the unit synced with a good connection.
5 minutes later, shows disconnected.
Once again, nice work Netgear - NOT.
I recommend you contact NG support and file a suport ticket on the RBSY. The FW needs to be updated on the RBSY to ensure it works correctly with new Orbi FW v16.
https://www.netgear.com/support/#
steve8411 wrote:Well on my RBS50Y, I regenerated the passkey, reconnected and the unit synced with a good connection.
5 minutes later, shows disconnected.
Once again, nice work Netgear - NOT.
Thank you for the suggestions! Some more details on the setup: 1) using wired backhaul between router and satellite (only 1 satellite), 2) 2.4 GHz is on channel 6 / 5 GHz is on channel 48 (both of these are the least crowded in my neighborhood), and 3) did a factory reset and reboot on router and satellite. I think I've tried everything in the bag of tricks.
What happens if you turn down the power for the radios on the RBR to 50%. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)?
Does the RBS keep rebooting if you bring the RBS in the same room with the RBR?
changds wrote:Thank you for the suggestions! Some more details on the setup: 1) using wired backhaul between router and satellite (only 1 satellite), 2) 2.4 GHz is on channel 6 / 5 GHz is on channel 48 (both of these are the least crowded in my neighborhood), and 3) did a factory reset and reboot on router and satellite. I think I've tried everything in the bag of tricks.
Appreciate the advice and suggestions. Tried a few different configurations, but the Orbi RBS50 satellite kept rebooting. Installed the Orbi Pro SRK60 (running V2.5.2.104) last week, and the router/satellite has been continuously up, connected, and stable for 8 straight days. :-)